Ladakh

Leh Ladakh

Leh Ladakh — high-altitude deserts, turquoise lakes, and centuries-old monasteries cradled in the Himalayas. Our circuit covers Leh, Alchi, Lamayuru, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, and Tso Moriri, with acclimatised itineraries, monastery visits, and drives across the high passes.

Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh
5 – 12Nights, your choice
3Itinerary options
100%Customisable itineraries
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Signature Experiences

Moments you'll carry home

01

Monastery circuit — Thiksey, Hemis, and Shey Palace

02

Overnight stay on the shores of Pangong Tso

03

Nubra Valley crossing via Khardung La

Choose Your Itinerary

Three ways to travel Leh Ladakh

Every trip is fully customisable — tap an option to open the day-by-day plan.

Itineraries are indicative and can be tailored to your pace, interests and budget.

Good to Know

Inclusions & exclusions

What your journey covers, and what to plan for separately.

What's included

Covered in your package

  • Accommodation as per your chosen itinerary
  • Ground transport as per the itinerary
  • Meals as marked in the plan (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Sightseeing and experiences listed in the day-by-day plan
  • Help arranging the permits this region requires, where applicable
  • Planning support from the Viharasetu team before and during your trip

What's not included

Please plan for these separately

  • Flights and train tickets to and from your starting city
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and phone calls
  • Optional activities and anything marked optional in the plan
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather or road closures

Inclusions and exclusions are indicative. The final list is confirmed in writing in your quote.

Destination Guide

What to see in each stop

Must-visit highlights are marked, so you always know where to begin.

01

Famous Monasteries

  • Hemis Monastery Must visit
  • Thiksey Monastery Must visit
  • Diskit Monastery Must visit
  • Lamayuru Monastery Must visit
  • Alchi Monastery Must visit
  • Spituk Monastery
  • Likir Monastery
  • Shey Monastery
  • Phyang Monastery
  • Stakna Monastery
  • Matho Monastery
  • Rizong Monastery
  • Takthok Monastery
  • Chemrey Monastery
  • Basgo Monastery
02

Must-Visit Attractions

  • Pangong Lake Must visit
  • Nubra Valley Must visit
  • Khardung La Pass Must visit
  • Magnetic Hill Must visit
  • Shanti Stupa Must visit
  • Leh Palace Must visit
  • Tso Moriri Lake Must visit
  • Hall of Fame Museum
  • Sangam (Indus & Zanskar Rivers)
  • Lamayuru Monastery
03

Famous Lakes

  • Pangong Lake Must visit
  • Tso Moriri Must visit
  • Tso Kar Lake
  • Yarab Tso
  • Kyagar Tso
04

Mountain Passes

  • Khardung La Must visit
  • Chang La Must visit
  • Fotu La
  • Namika La
  • Zoji La
  • Taglang La
  • Wari La
05

Valleys

  • Nubra Valley Must visit
  • Sham Valley
  • Zanskar Valley Must visit
  • Suru Valley
  • Indus Valley
  • Markha Valley
06

Desert Attractions

  • Hunder Sand Dunes Must visit
  • Double-Humped Camel Ride Must visit
  • Diskit Village
  • Nubra River Banks
07

Adventure Activities

  • Camel Safari Must visit
  • ATV Ride
  • River Rafting
  • Trekking
  • Camping
  • Mountain Biking
  • Off-road Jeep Safari
  • Photography Tours
  • Stargazing
  • Motorbike Expedition
  • Ice Hockey (Winter)
  • Snow Trekking
08

Historical Places

  • Leh Palace Must visit
  • Shey Palace
  • Basgo Fort
  • Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
  • Leh Old Town
  • Zorawar Fort
09

Nearby Attractions

  • Kargil Must visit
  • Drass
  • Lamayuru
  • Alchi Village
  • Turtuk Village Must visit
  • Hanle Observatory Must visit
  • Chumathang Hot Springs
  • Dha-Hanu Village
  • Aryan Valley
  • Umling La Pass
10

Best Photography Spots

  • Pangong Lake
  • Shanti Stupa
  • Khardung La
  • Nubra Valley
  • Hunder Sand Dunes
  • Tso Moriri
  • Leh Palace
  • Thiksey Monastery
  • Magnetic Hill
  • Sangam
11

Top 15 Must-Visit Places

  • Pangong Lake
  • Nubra Valley
  • Khardung La Pass
  • Shanti Stupa
  • Leh Palace
  • Thiksey Monastery
  • Hemis Monastery
  • Diskit Monastery
  • Hunder Sand Dunes
  • Magnetic Hill
  • Sangam (Indus & Zanskar)
  • Tso Moriri Lake
  • Alchi Monastery
  • Lamayuru Monastery
  • Turtuk Village
12

Hidden Gems

  • Hanle Observatory
  • Umling La (World's Highest Motorable Road)
  • Chumathang Hot Springs
  • Yarab Tso
  • Aryan Valley
  • Dha-Hanu Villages
  • Tso Kar Lake
  • Sumur Village
  • Panamik Hot Springs
  • Basgo Village
13

Rivers & Viewpoints

  • Indus River
  • Zanskar River
  • Sangam View Point Must visit
  • Magnetic Hill
  • Moonland (Lamayuru)
  • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
  • Sindhu Ghat
14

Nature & Scenic Places

  • Pangong Sunrise
  • Tso Moriri Sunrise
  • Hunder Sand Dunes Must visit
  • Diskit View Point
  • Moonland
  • Shayok River
  • Drass Valley
  • Kargil Viewpoints
15

Famous Roads

  • Leh–Manali Highway Must visit
  • Leh–Srinagar Highway Must visit
  • Khardung La Road
  • Pangong Route
  • Nubra Valley Road
16

Shopping

  • Leh Main Market Must visit
  • Tibetan Market
  • Moti Market
  • Local Handicraft Shops
  • Pashmina Shawl Stores
  • Prayer Flag Shops
  • Silver Jewelry Stores
17

Festivals

  • Hemis Festival Must visit
  • Losar Festival Must visit
  • Ladakh Festival
  • Dosmoche Festival
  • Sindhu Darshan Festival
  • Buddha Purnima
Taste of Ladakh

Famous Food

  • Thukpa Must try
  • Momos Must try
  • Skyu
  • Tingmo
  • Chhurpi
  • Butter Tea
  • Yak Cheese
  • Apricot Jam
  • Ladakhi Thali
  • Local Barley Dishes
Find the Places

Key places on the map

Tap a marker for the place name.

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    Thiksey MonasteryHilltop monasteryOpen in Google Maps →
  3. 3
    Hemis MonasteryLargest monastery in LadakhOpen in Google Maps →
  4. 4
    AlchiAncient monasteryOpen in Google Maps →
  5. 5
    Khardung LaHigh mountain passOpen in Google Maps →
  6. 6
    DiskitNubra ValleyOpen in Google Maps →
  7. 7
    Pangong LakeHigh-altitude lakeOpen in Google Maps →
  8. 8
    Tso MoririLake in ChangthangOpen in Google Maps →

Map positions are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Plan Your Journey

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